I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR
FairShelby County, Alabama · I 65 * Buxahatchee Ck · Structure no. 006832
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 434 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,495
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR in Shelby County, Alabama. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 19,495 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,699 by 2044. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR carry?
About 19,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR?
The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I - 65 South over Buxahatchee Ck * L*n RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.